Glossary of Federal Terms
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QUALITY (STEP) INCREASE (QSI OR QI) — An increase in employee’s rate of basic pay through an additional within-grade increase granted under 5 U.S.C. 5336 for sustained high quality performance.
QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS FOR THE GENERAL SCHEDULE (formerly Handbook X- 118) — The manual contains specific standards for General Schedule positions.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
